How to pronounce overeager
Say it like OH-vuh-ree-gher. Overeager has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- vuh
- ree
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overeager pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of overeager
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-vuh-ree-guh.
What does overeager mean?
- Excessively eager.“He got a bad haircut from an overeager fellow who had just begun his career as a barber.”
Where does overeager come from?
From over- + eager.
Questions about saying overeager
How do you pronounce overeager?
Say OH-vuh-ree-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊvəˌriɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊvəˌriːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overeager?
Overeager has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · vuh · ree · gher.
Is overeager pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊvəˌriːɡə/ (OH-vuh-ree-guh).